Govt Says Sorry for Daily Load-Shedding

Pakistan now faces temporary extra load management during peak nighttime hours after a shortage of Regasified Liquefied Natural Gas (RLNG) reduced electricity generation, according to the Power Division.

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• The Power Division remarked the non-availability of an RLNG cargo resulted in a 3, 600-megawatt reduction in power generation during night peak hours.
• Generation from Mangla additionally declined by around 195 MW, adding to pressure on the power system.
• The development has rose pressure on electricity supplies in Punjab, with reports of longer load-shedding in parts of the province, including Lahore, Multan and Faisalabad.
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For context, the Power Division remarked the non-availability of an RLNG cargo resulted in a 3, 600-megawatt reduction in power generation during night peak hours. Online public reaction to the Power Division's post demonstrates everyone is angry and doesn't want excuses.

Notably, the Power Division additionally apologized to consumers for the temporary nighttime load management. Reactions aren't positive. Govt Rejects Report of Diamer Bhasha Dam Power Project Cut.

Generation from Mangla additionally declined by around 195 MW, adding to pressure on the power system. Consequently, temporary load management of 1.5-3 hours is now being carried out during nighttime peak hours to balance electricity supply and demand.

Meanwhile, the Power Division remarked furnace-oil-based power plants were additionally operated during peak hours to support meet electricity demand.

Authorities stated the temporary load management would be reduced once the delayed RLNG cargo arrives at the port and fuel supplies improve.

Notably, the development has rose pressure on electricity supplies in Punjab, with reports of longer load-shedding in parts of the province, including Lahore, Multan and Faisalabad.

Notably, the Power Division clarified that there was no load management during daytime hours. Nevertheless, areas facing load management due to high distribution losses are being supplied electricity according to their scheduled load-shedding aims.

In practice, the ministry pressed consumers to limit electricity apply during nighttime peak hours to support reduce pressure on the power system. Stay Connected with ProPakistani.

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